Origin
South Floral Park, NY
Late night in South Floral Park on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Floral Park, NY to Queens, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
10.2 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Floral Park, NY
Mel Audelo
Queens, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition within the Northeast, this 11.2-mile trek from South Floral Park to Queens is a straightforward local transit. Expect to spend about 28 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day journey that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting just $2 for fuel makes this one of the most economical trips you can plan. Since the route stays entirely within New York, you won't be dealing with regional transitions or complex logistics. It is an ideal option for travelers who prefer a short, manageable drive over long-distance highway travel. Ultimately, this journey is all about efficiency and getting you to your destination with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rockaway Boulevard | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Belt Parkway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Elmont Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Linden Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Roquette Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Rockaway Boulevard
— 3.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Floral Park, NY and Queens, NY.
1
Start on Emma Street
32 ft
·
6 sec
·
Emma Street
2
Turn left onto Roquette Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Roquette Avenue
3
Turn slight right onto Chelsea Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Chelsea Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto Plainfield Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Plainfield Avenue
5
Continue on Elmont Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Elmont Road
6
Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Kennedy Airport
8
Merge onto CI
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Continue on BP
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto BP
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 21A
Toward Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto NY 27
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Conduit Avenue
13
Turn right onto Rockaway Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Rockaway Boulevard
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto 103rd Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
103rd Street
16
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
257 ft
·
11 sec
·
Liberty Avenue
17
Turn right onto 104th Street
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
104th Street
18
Arrive at destination
104th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Roquette Avenue
Turn left onto Roquette Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Plainfield Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Plainfield Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward Rockaway Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21A
Toward Rockaway Boulevard
6
7.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Rockaway Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto Rockaway Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.66 one way
$3.32 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $1.79 | $3.59 |
| premium | $4.87 | $1.95 | $3.91 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Queens, NY
Late night in Queens on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Mostly Cloudy
NE 6 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Forget about monotonous interstate cruising, as this route consists entirely of local roads with zero highway exposure. You will spend your time navigating a turn-heavy path primarily via Roquette Avenue, Chelsea Street, and Plainfield Avenue. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, you should remain alert for frequent turns and neighborhood traffic patterns. The character of the drive is strictly urban and local, demanding your full attention as you transition between these specific streets. You will find that the lack of highway segments keeps your speed steady but requires a more active driving style than a standard freeway commute.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on Rockaway Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Roquette Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 10.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Roquette Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Plainfield Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.4 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
72 ft
8 ft
Total Climb
49 ft
Total Descent
82 ft
Highest Point
72 ft
Elevation Range
64 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between South Floral Park, NY and Queens, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway West and Kennedy Airport.
Belt Parkway West
2.6 mi in
|
~6m
Kennedy Airport
2.6 mi in
|
~6m
About the Cities
Starting in South Floral Park, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Queens, NY
Full guide →Founded 1683
Queens is a crescent-shaped (with a tail) borough traversing the north-to-south width of Long Island and including two of the major New York City area airports, LaGuardia (LGA IATA) and John F. Kennedy International (JFK IATA). It also carries the largest ethnic diversity in its area of any region in the world, with many small enclaves. Jackson Heights, for example, includes a huge Indian area, followed by a Colombian area, and then a Mexican area. Each offers a wide array of authentic shops, native-style cuisine, and festivals modified only slightly by the generally colder New York City experience.
Top landmarks
- • Queensboro Bridge — bridge in New York City
- • Unisphere — Steel structure in Queens, New York
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 10.2-mile trip from South Floral Park to Queens is absolutely doable as a same-day round trip, taking about 21 minutes each way without traffic. It's a great option for a quick escape without committing a full day.
Family Friendly
While only 10.2 miles and 21 minutes, the 7/10 complexity for navigation might be a bit much for a family with young kids. It's short enough to avoid boredom, but you'll want to be prepared for potentially busy surface streets.
Solo Traveler
At just 10.2 miles and 21 minutes, this drive is a breeze for a solo traveler. The mixed highway and surface streets offer a bit of variety, though the 7/10 complexity might require a little extra focus.
EV Driver
This route is perfect for EV drivers, clocking in at only 10.2 miles. You'll have no problem completing this trip on a single charge, even with plenty of range to spare.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on Rockaway Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Queens, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Roquette Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Plainfield Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.4 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and Gateway National Recreation Area (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Queens, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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